Uttarakhand
About Uttarakhand
Uttarakhand, a state in northern India crossed by the Himalayas, is known for its Hindu pilgrimage sites. Rishikesh, a major center for yoga study, was made famous by the Beatles’ 1968 visit. The city hosts the evening Ganga Aarti, a spiritual gathering on the sacred Ganges River. The state's forested Jim Corbett National Park shelters Bengal tigers and other native wildlife. Garhwal, the western region where the Ganges rises, draws Hindu pilgrims and trekkers to high Himalayan temples at Badrinath, Kedarnath, and Gangotri. Mussoorie is a one-time British Raj hill station with views of Doon Valley, home to state capital Dehradun. In Kumaon, the eastern region, the resort town Nainital is set around picturesque Naini Lake. Nainital’s Snow View observation point has views of Nanda Devi, Uttarakhand’s highest peak. Across the state, there are numerous areas for hiking, mountain climbing, and whitewater rafting.
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds.
Rajaji National Park
Rajaji National Park is an Indian national park and tiger reserve that encompasses the Shivaliks, near the foothills of the Himalayas. The park is spread over 820 km and three districts of Uttarakhand Haridwar, Dehradun, and Pauri Garhwal.
Badrinath Temple
Badrinath or Badrinarayan Temple is a Hindu temple dedicated to Vishnu which is situated in the town of Badrinath in Uttarakhand, India. The temple and town form one of the four Char Dham and Chota Char Dham pilgrimage sites.
Valley of Flowers National Park
Valley of Flowers National Park is an Indian national park, located in West Himalaya, in the state of Uttarakhand and is known for its meadows of endemic alpine flowers and the variety of flora.
Tungnath
Tungnath is the highest Shiva temple in the world and is the highest of the five Panch Kedar temples located in the mountain range of Tunganath in Rudraprayag district, in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Roopkund
Roopkund is a high altitude glacial lake in the Uttarakhand state of India. It lies in the lap of Trishul massif and is famous for the hundreds of human skeletons found at the edge of the lake.
Mansa Devi Temple
Mansa Devi Temple, Haridwar is a Hindu temple dedicated to goddess Mansa Devi in the holy city of Haridwar in the Uttarakhand state of India.
Har Ki Pauri
Jai Ganga Maa Har Ki Pauri is a famous ghat on the banks of the Ganges in Haridwar in the Indian state of Uttarakhand. This revered place is the major landmark of the holy city of Haridwar.
Nainital Lake
Nainital Lake, a natural freshwater body, situated amidst the township of Nainital in Uttarakhand State of India, tectonic in origin, is kidney shaped or crescent-shaped and has an outfall at the southeastern end.
Lakshman Jhula
Lakshman Jhula is an iron suspension bridge across the river Ganges, located 5 kilometers north-east of the town of Rishikesh in the Indian state of Uttarakhand.
Rishikesh
Rishikesh is a city in India’s northern state of Uttarakhand, in the Himalayan foothills beside the Ganges River. The river is considered holy, and the city is renowned as a center for studying yoga and meditation. Temples and ashrams line the eastern bank around Swarg Ashram, a traffic-free, alcohol-free and vegetarian enclave upstream from Rishikesh town.
Haridwar
Haridwar is an ancient city and an important Hindu pilgrimage site in North India's Uttarakhand state, where the River Ganges exits the Himalayan foothills. The largest of several sacred ghats, Har Ki Pauri hosts a nightly Ganga Aarti in which tiny flickering lamps are floated off the steps. Worshipers fill the city during major festivals including the annual Kanwar Mela.
Jim Corbett National Park
Jim Corbett National Park is a forested wildlife sanctuary in northern India’s Uttarakhand State. Rich in flora and fauna, it’s known for its Bengal tigers. Animals, including tigers, leopards, and wild elephants, roam the Dhikala zone. On the banks of the Ramganga Reservoir, the Sonanadi zone is home to elephants and leopards, along with hundreds of species of birds.
Kedarnath
Kedarnath is one of the most sacrosanct pilgrim spots of north India and is flocked by people from all corners of the globe. Besides its religious significance, it is also visited by those who love to conquer the rough terrain of Garhwal. Lapped in the green hills of the Himalayas, the serene atmosphere here, with its cool and gentle breeze, offers an ideal tourist retreat.
Dehradun
Dehradun is a gateway to some of the most popular hill stations in the country like Nainital and Mussoorie. Nestled in the Doon Valley, it is primarily known for the number of elite boarding schools it has like the Doon School and the Indian Military Academy.
Mussoorie
Mussoorie, the Queen of the Hills is among the most popular hill stations of the country. This 'Queen of Hills' attracts everyone coming to this town snuggled in the foothills of Garhwal Himalayas.
Nainital
Nainital is a glittering jewel in the Himalayan necklace, blessed with scenic natural splendor and varied natural resources. Formerly a British hill station, it’s set around Nainital Lake, a popular boating site with Naina Devi Hindu Temple on its north shore.
Badrinath
Badrinath is a holy town and a Nagar panchayat in Chamoli district in the state of Uttarakhand, India. It is the most important of the four sites in India's Char Dham pilgrimage and gets its name from the temple of Badrinath.
Almora
Almora, another popular hill station of Uttarakhand is known as the cultural capital of Kumaon. Glimpses of its culture are reflected in the rituals, festivals, handicrafts and cuisine, where everything seems to be inspired by the magnificence and simplicity of the surrounding hills.
Ranikhet
Ranikhet is a hill station in Uttarakhand State, northern India. It is known for its views of the Himalayas. The name Ranikhet literally translates to the ‘Queen’s Meadow’.
Gangotri
One of the main religious places among the four Char Dham pilgrimage areas, Gangotri, situated in Uttarkashi, is closely related to Goddess Ganga, the river that we know as the Ganges.
Best Time To Visit Uttarakhand
You can plan a trip to Uttarakhand all year long, but the best time to visit Uttarakhand is during summers and winters. Summers are counted favorable to plan a trip to Uttarakhand. The temperature in the summer season varies from 20°C to 35°C. The melange of awe-inspiring beauty and pleasant weather makes every visitor feel good. Monsoon in Uttarakhand is refreshing. One can enjoy to the fullest, the lush greenery and the natural beauty of destinations like Mussoorie, Dhanaulti, Lansdowne, Mukteshwar, and Pangot will make you relax and enjoy like never before. The state receives maximum rainfall during the months of July and August, due to which there are risks of landslides. Although chilly, winters are perfect to plan a holiday in Uttarakhand. The temperature in the winter season varies from 3°C to 15°C. Some of the tourist sites during winters are inaccessible for tourists due to snowfall.
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